One of the things we love most about our work is the ability to blend not just form and function, but also beauty and symbolism with sustainable materials, including our domestically-sourced and manufactured Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) panels.

We spent this week evangelizing for sustainability in the built environment at theInternational Mass Timber Conference. While it’s always great to see old friends and meet new ones, the highlight for us was the unveiling of the “Campfire Coil” — a dynamic Cross-Laminated Timber art installation that reimagines salvaged wood through cutting-edge design, engineering and manufacturing.

We were thrilled to partner with Cambium , RIOS Architecture, Inc , and Minimal Impact Engineering on this first-of-its-kind installation which was designed to embody the future of mass timber innovation by showcasing the potential of a truly circular, salvaged wood supply chain.

With the intention of bringing people together, the design evokes the experience of gathering around a campfire. This continuously spiraling timber pavilion draws the eye upward as its crescent form rises and falls, creating an immersive space of warmth and wonder.

Sourced from regional partners across the U.S., the exhibit demonstrates how Carbon Smart™ Wood transforms salvaged lumber into high-performance, visually compelling materials, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in sustainable construction.

By integrating salvaged timber into mass timber solutions, the exhibit doesn’t just aim to show the potential from an expanded supply chain, it also aims to redefine the role of carbon-smart sourcing in advancing regenerative design and driving industry-wide carbon reduction.

More than an artistic showcase, the Carbon Smart Campfire stands as a proof point for how regional sourcing networks, combined with cutting-edge design, engineering, manufacturing and structural innovation, can reshape the future of timber construction.

The exhibit is the result of deep collaboration between Sterling Structural and our project partners:

· Cambium is a supply chain technology platform revolutionizing the wood industry. Through cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships, the company scales Carbon Smart™ building materials, sustainable lumber from salvaged trees to meet the demand for traceable, eco-friendly construction materials. It offers: chain-of-custody tracking for full supply chain transparency; seamless transactions for optimized supply chain efficiency; advanced carbon analytics to strengthen domestic wood industries; and AI-driven tools to support regional truckers, sawmills, and arborists.

· Minimal Impact Engineering designs sustainable solutions that reduce environmental impact. Its work ensures projects align with ecological preservation and resource efficiency. Its team of seasoned craftsmen are dedicated to providing the highest level of quality, ensuring every project exceeds client expectations.

· RIOS is an award-winning international design collective actively pursuing wonder within the design of built environment. Founded in 1985, the collective practices interconnected design across architecture, interiors, landscape architecture, master planning, and placemaking for diverse projects, including residential, commercial, civic, hospitality, retail, and institutional. Known for creating bold solutions inclusive of the broader context, RIOS believes design is an act of optimism through which invention and ideas change the world.

We partnered with Rios, Minimal Impact Engineering and Cambium to create not only a stunningly beautiful art installation, but one that stands as a testament to regenerative design, showcasing how local sourcing networks, innovative design, and engineering can reshape the future of timber construction.